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Life IS history in the making. Every word we say, everything we do becomes history the moment it is said or done. Life void of memories leaves nothing but emptiness. For those who might consider history boring, think again: It is who we are, what we do and why we are here. We are certainly individuals in our thoughts and deeds but we all germinated from seeds planted long, long ago.

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Founder of the Dance Revolution

So often any one of us may be familiar with a band but really don't know the name or the face behind the music. The same is true of individual recording artists. If you were asked whether you like the music of Reginald Kenneth Dwightwould you have to stop and think for a moment? Would the reaction be the same if the name Elton John was substituted? What about Chris Gaines? Ever heard of him? Of course you have...he's Garth Brooks' alto ego. Today's spotlight is on a band of world renown but possibly only if the band's name was presented upfront.

Back in the day there was no one 'badder' than Harry Wayne Casey. He was leader of a 70s supergroup whose music is still going strong today with songs being covered multiple times by numerous artists. One of Casey's greatest influences was the organ music he heard when he attended church with his family. His mother and sister sang on commercials so he was naturally enveloped with music. As with any upcoming recording artist, a rhythm and personal style had to be established. Harry Wayne Casey's music was the kind of music that got people out of their seats and onto the dance floor. But, it was not Casey alone. The birth of his band not only brought legendary music to the world but also influenced an entire generation.

The Band

Whose music has been featured at EVERY major sporting event in the world
including the Super Bowl, World Series, Conference Championships, The
NBA, Collegiate Bowl Games National Championship Games, the NASCAR
racing Circuit and Championships, The World Cup, The Indianapolis 500,
The Kentucky Derby, EVERY Holiday Parade include the famous Macys
Thanksgiving Day parade, and the Tournament of Roses Parade, Political
Party Conventions, Presidential Campaigns and nearly EVERY wedding,
confirmation, and bar mitzvah in the world?

Whose music has been featured on more than 200 motion picture film soundtracks?

He has been called the "Founder of the Dance Revolution." Source: kcsb.com

Do you know Harry Wayne Casey? He is founder and leader of

KC and The Sunshine Band.

1975 KC and the Sunshine Band started a two week run at No.1 on the US
singles chart with 'That's The Way (I Like It)', the group's second US
No.1 of the year, it made No.4 in the UK. The song had already gone to No.1 in R&B in October of the same year.

Songfacts: This was originally recorded in a more risqué manner by KC & The
Sunshine Band before lead singer Harry Wayne Casey toned down the
"uh-huhs," making them sound like cries of jubilation. As for the
"controversial" lyrics, Finch tells us: "We had to tone down the words a
little bit, it used to be called 'What You Want.' And I was like, 'No,
KC. That's not commercial enough, people aren't gonna figure out what
you're saying.' Back then you had to watch what you say. Not like today.
People come on the radio and cuss and say all kinds of s--t, but back
then, you had to watch yo' mouth. You can be suggestive in a poetic way.
It can mean whatever to whoever the listener is, and it doesn't really
tie it down to any one thing or gender. So I figured that the more open
you keep it, and unresolved, the more people you draw in."

A Bit of Music Trivia...

1957Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel appeared as Tom and Jerry on ABC-TV's
American Bandstand. Close friends through childhood, the first time
they appeared on stage together was in a school play, Alice in
Wonderland (Simon as the White Rabbit, Garfunkel as the Cheshire Cat).
They later began performing together in their junior year as Tom and
Jerry, with Simon as Jerry Landis and Garfunkel as Tom Graph.

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Sharla is a graduate of Troy State University and an educator with a flair for writing in poetic verse. Her latest book, Awakenings from Then ’til Now is available from Tate Publishing. It is dedicated to those who laid the foundation and established the platform for our American freedom: those who have served in the past, presently serve, or will serve our military forces in the future. A profound appreciation is extended for the sacrifice of these brave men and women who left or will leave their homes and family to ensure America’s freedom endures.

A grave price is being paid every moment of every day of the year for all the freedom America has to offer. Let us not forget those who have fought or are fighting for our nation; they are the epitome of the human spirit called freedom!